Sony Signs Writer For "Spider-Man 3"... and 4!

Variety reports that Sony Pictures Entertainment has signed a “seven-figure deal” with Alvin Sargent (Spider-Man 2, What About Bob?) to write the screenplay for Spider-Man 3. Sargent’s script is already in development for the film’s May 2007 tentative release date, and his new contract with Sony includes an option to write the fourth movie as well.